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However, a ruptured knee ligament in July, 2018, meant the Nigerian wing back had to stay off action as he missed the whole of the 2018/2019 league season. His injury will keep him out longer as he could not recover in time to join the Super Eagles squad that won bronze at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Tyrone, a former player of Ado Den Haag, is fully fit now, and recently secured a loan deal with Dutch side, Twente. He expressed appreciation towards love and support shown him by fans and looks forward to returning to action with the three-time African champions.
I saw every game. It wasn’t easy for me. I always wanted to be with the team and play in my first Nations Cup. For me, international breaks is always special, the friendships I’ve made and formed with the coaching and backroom staff, teammates and everyone in Nigeria. I was very proud. I miss that a lot but life is life… I cannot wait to be a part of the team again…Of course teammates, the coach, the staff and even the fans were in touch. I spoke with a lot of my teammates…William Troost-Ekong is like a big brother who never stopped giving me the necessary support. They’ve all been incredibly nice to me and I appreciate that -Tyrone EbuehiTyrone was particular about the love passionate Nigerian football fans showed him during his two years absence from the team, and noted he is fully fit now for action.
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I can’t thank the Nigerian fans enough. I don’t check my social media messages every day but once in a while I do and I see some amazing and incredible messages. So many people praying and wishing me well despite being away for two years. I will continue to be grateful for the support I get…I don’t like to talk too much, I want my feet to do the talking. This year is an opportunity to show that the last two years was just bad luck and no more injury will come. I know all the other things will follow and come naturally with hard work -TyroneSource Goal Featured image source: BBC
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